The drive from Eagar, AZ to Upper Wheatfields, AZ covers 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Navajo Route 12, St. Johns-Sanders Highway, US 180 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.2 miles on Navajo Route 12.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.8 miles from Eagar, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 171.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Eagar, AZ to Upper Wheatfields, AZ covers 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Navajo Route 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eagar, AZ to Upper Wheatfields, AZ is easy. At 3h 53m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 60; US 180; US 191 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (US 191; AZ 61 / Cleveland Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 60; US 180; US 191 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 60; US 180; US 191 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
30.4 mi into trip|~44m in|US 191; AZ 61 / Cleveland Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 191; AZ 61 / Cleveland Street
Navigation decision point
4
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|US 191
Take the ramp onto US 191 toward US 191 South: St Johns
Navigation decision point
Toward US 191 South: St Johns
4
101.1 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward BIA 12 North: Window Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward BIA 12 North: Window Rock
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eagar, AZ to Upper Wheatfields, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Bia 12 North: Window Rock along the way.
The midpoint is around 85.8 miles from Eagar, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Navajo Route 12 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.2 miles.
Arriving in Upper Wheatfields, AZ
The final approach into Upper Wheatfields, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Upper Wheatfields, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
National Monument
This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 165.8
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.20 one way
$68.41 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$36.20
$72.40
premium
$5.59
$37.79
$75.59
diesel
$5.61
$37.91
$75.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.5
0
$18.03
$8.24
Efficient EV
42.9
0
$15.02
$6.87
EV Truck/SUV
68.7
0
$24.04
$10.99
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Eagar, AZ
Night
in Eagar on Thursday
Local time
10:24 PM
MST
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Wheatfields, AZ
Night
in Upper Wheatfields on Thursday
Local time
11:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eagar, AZ to Upper Wheatfields, AZ covers 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Navajo Route 12, St. Johns-Sanders Highway, US 180. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.8 miles from Eagar, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Eagar, AZ to Upper Wheatfields, AZ is easy. At 3h 53m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 60; US 180; US 191 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (US 191; AZ 61 / Cleveland Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Eagar, AZ to Upper Wheatfields, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Bia 12 North: Window Rock along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Canyon de Chelly National Monument and Petrified Forest National Park.
